Long Island PTA mom accused of stealing $50K from elementary school while she served as NYPD officer

Jodi Scarlatos, a Long Island PTA treasurer and former NYPD officer, is accused of stealing $50,000 from Jericho Elementary School PTA funds between 2020 and 2023 for personal expenses, including mortgage payments and luxury purchases. Authorities allege she defaulted on her mortgage in 2022, leading to foreclosure, and continued embezzling during school breaks.